Both the teams have qualified for the play-offs
Preview
COV vs RAN will square off each other in the Match 40 of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024, set to unfold at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. In their most recent encounter within this tournament, Rangpur Riders clinched a hard-fought victory, edging out Comilla Victorians by a narrow margin of 8 runs. Both teams have already secured their berths in the playoffs, amplifying the significance of this encounter.
Comilla Victorians, despite a valiant effort led by Litton Das’s commanding 85-run innings and Andre Russell’s pivotal 23 runs, suffered a setback against Sylhet Strikers, falling short by a mere 12 runs of their target of 178 runs. Rishad Hossain and Sunil Narine showcased their bowling prowess, clinching 2 wickets each. However, their collective contributions weren’t sufficient to clinch victory as they scored only 165 runs in 20 overs for loss of 6 wickets, leaving Comilla Victorians eager to reclaim their winning momentum.
In contrast, Rangpur Riders enter this fixture on a high note following their narrow victory over Fortune Barishal. Brandon King’s crucial 45-run knock, supported by Shakib Al Hasan’s vital 29 runs, proved instrumental in steering Rangpur Riders to success in the 20th over. Abu Hider’s remarkable 5-wicket haul stifled Fortune Barishal’s batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total of 151 runs. The victory served as a morale booster for Rangpur Riders, instilling confidence as they prepare to face Comilla Victorians in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
Match Information
Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders, 40th Match
Bangladesh Premier League, 20 Feb 2024, Tue, 6:00 PM IST ,Chattogram
Probable PlayingXI
Comilla Victorians
Imrul Kayes, Towhid Hridoy, Musfik Hasan, MM Ali, AD Russell, SP Narine, Liton Das(C), Johnson Charles, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Al Islam
Bench: Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rashid Khan, Rahkeem Cornwall, Matthew Forde, Mustafizur Rahman, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Tanvir Islam, Z Khan, Roston Chase, Enamul Haque(2), Aamer Jamal, Raymon Reifer, WG Jacks, BD Guest
Rangpur Riders
Brandon King, Mominul Haque, Shamim Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Dwaine Pretorius, Nurul Hasan(C), TJ Moores, Abu Hider, Hasan Mahmud
Bench: Babar Azam, Fazle Mahmud, Nicholas Pooran, Rony Talukdar, Ashikuzzaman, Azmatullah Omarzai, MJG Rippon, Yasir Saeed Mohammad, W Hasaranga, Hasan Murad, Ihsanullah, Ripon Mondol, Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammad Nabi, Imran Tahir, Salman Irshad, HE van der Dussen, RR Hendricks, Ashiqur Zaman
Injury News
Will be added if there is any update.
Weather Report: Sunny
Win Prediction: Rangpur Riders
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 161
Pitch Report
Captains: 9
Shakib Al Hasan RAN ALL
James Neesham has made valuable contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 97 runs and taking 4 wickets, providing balance to Rangpur Riders’ lineup.
Hasan Mahmud: RAN